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Businessman ordered to pay £25k after security fraud

A businessman took more than £600 a week from Dudley Council to provide security at one of the borough’s oldest buildings – but was caught out on “numerous occasions” with no staff actually on site.

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Covid grants scheme extended

People in Dudley borough who are self-isolating could still be eligible for up to £500 if they are unable to work after a government scheme was extended

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Millions of pounds in financial help for businesses

More than £150million worth of support has been given to businesses in Dudley borough by the council during the pandemic, figures revealed today.

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Dudley Council’s law and governance team shortlisted for two awards

The Lead for Law and Governance and the wider Democratic Services team have both been shortlisted as part of the Lawyers in Local Government Awards

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Funding to say thank you to DCVS for Covid support

Dudley Council has pledged an extra £175,000 for the voluntary and community sector in the borough through Dudley Council for Voluntary Services (DCVS) in recognition of the work the sector has done throughout the pandemic.

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Council commits millions to protect most vulnerable

An additional £10 million is to be spent on looking after the most vulnerable in the borough after the budget was approved at tonight’s full council meeting.

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Extra financial boost for businesses

Finance bosses have written to more than 1,500 businesses offering them thousands of pounds worth of extra financial help as the national lockdown continues.

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Extra financial boost for businesses

Finance bosses have written to more than 1,500 businesses offering them thousands of pounds worth of extra financial help as the national lockdown continues.

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Nearly £10m given to borough businesses to help survive lockdown

Nearly £10 million has been paid out by Dudley Council in grants since November to help businesses survive lockdown, it has been revealed.

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Dudley borough businesses receive £105m of support

Businesses in the pub and leisure industries are reminded Dudley Council is offering help and support, after it was confirmed that Dudley borough is to remain in tier 3 in the lead up to Christmas.

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Reminder to have your say on spending plans

There are just a few weeks left for people to have their say on plans to invest millions of pounds into Dudley Council services - particularly for older and vulnerable people.

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Leader urges “courage and ambition” to invest and build

The leader of Dudley Council today said he will do all he can to “invest and build” despite the national financial uncertainty, as the authority sets its budgets for the year ahead.